Dr Elizabeth Youens graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011. She then worked in a variety of first opinion companion animal veterinary clinics across the UK, from large hospitals to small branch practices. Her interests lie in companion animal medicine, especially in geriatric care. In 2023, Lizzie joined the Royal Veterinary College to complete her Masters in Research. She is currently back at Bristol Veterinary School, studying for her PhD looking at differing stress responses between animal species.

Lizzie lives with her husband and two children in the beautiful Forest of Dean. She enjoys walking all over the forest, especially if there’s a hot chocolate afterwards! Lizzie has two cats, both adopted (somewhat accidentally) through work. Her dream is to own a smallholding with animals galore, including a donkey or two!